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Joe Cole compares Declan Rice to Paul Gascoigne and insists clubs ‘all around Europe’ would want the West Ham captain as Peter Crouch claims the England star could ‘walk into any team’

Joe Cole and Peter Crouch have heaped praise on West Ham captain Declan Rice amidst speculation regarding his future.

Rice became the fifth player to reach 200 Premier League appearances for the Hammers when he captained the side against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The England midfielder also became the ninth-youngest player to reach the tally in the Premier League, and Cole insisted that his wonder goal in the Europa Conference League against Gent last week represented a 'bonus' in what the midfielder can offer his team.

'It's incredible. He is an all-round midfielder.